Monthly Archives: April 2011

Day 30 of Autism Awareness Month. Are you aware now? Or will you forget until next April? Silly question, since I know that nearly everyone who reads this blog lives with, loves someone, and/or works with autism every day of … Continue reading →

There are lots of influences in life. Every social interaction is a chance to influence another person. As parents, we look at these interactions for our children in terms of whether they will be good or not. Then, in the … Continue reading →

I remember back in law school there was a required class. You presented an argument in front of real live, Appellate Court Justices from the Court of Appeal. These justices (3 or 4- I can’t remember now) would hear oral … Continue reading →

I’m old. Not that old. I mean it in a way to convey experience. Not intelligence – experience. There is a difference. Intelligence can be found at any age. Experience comes only with the passage of time. Experience does not mean … Continue reading →

All week, my son looks forward to his gym class. A time when he can run and jump with other kids his age. A time, without consequences for throwing things in the air, for being free in open space. “Wanna … Continue reading →

There is a risk whenever you put forth strong opinions, anywhere you go or even if you go nowhere and write them down in a blog post. Whether you are a political figure or an unpopular mom at the local … Continue reading →

In the still of morning, the sun joins us a little earlier each day. Before we know it, spring has come into full bloom. When looking around you can see the celebration of its beauty. All things are new. The … Continue reading →